Residential Construction Specialist - Bilingual (FT) Job at Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington
Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington Yakima, WA 98908
Residential Construction Specialist - Bilingual - Onsite
Excited about this role, but don't meet 100% of the expected qualifications listed above? We'd still love for you to apply! Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where unique experiences are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute. Research has continuously shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all the listed qualifications. We want to help overcome this trend and seek to make space for unique and relevant skills and attributes. So, when applying to Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington, rest assured that your application is reviewed by a living, breathing human being, and evaluated based on key competencies needed for success in the position. Questions or concerns? Contact recruiting@catholiccharitiescw.org, we'd be happy to connect!
Excited about this role, but don't meet 100% of the expected qualifications listed above? We'd still love for you to apply! Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where unique experiences are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute. Research has continuously shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all the listed qualifications. We want to help overcome this trend and seek to make space for unique and relevant skills and attributes. So, when applying to Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington, rest assured that your application is reviewed by a living, breathing human being, and evaluated based on key competencies needed for success in the position. Questions or concerns? Contact recruiting@catholiccharitiescw.org, we'd be happy to connect!
You can do the work you love, be your authentic self, and make an impact in the lives of thousands. We believe in a culture rooted in community, collaboration, and growth. As an agency, we are inspired by our Mission of bringing hope to life, especially for those most in need.
Wage Range: $27 - $31 Hourly
Benefits:
Medical, dental, life, flexible spending, EAP, retirement & vol benefits including vision, ltd, life insurance, critical illness, injury accident & ID theft protection. 13 paid holidays, 12 days of vacation, 8 sick days. Bereavement leave, education assistance program. Discretionary longevity award of 1.5% of annual salary starting after 5 years of service.
Position Summary:
The Residential Construction Specialist (RCS) will have the primary responsibility to oversee construction activities for CCHS New Life Homes (NLH) Mutual Self-Help Housing Program. For the various NLH projects and working with the NLH SF Housing Program Manager, this consists of planning all construction activities for the NLH Program, overseeing the construction crew and work done by subcontractors, managing the schedule for construction, and complying with all required local jurisdictional requirements, providing assistance with construction, safety training, and work scheduling for sweaty equity group activities for NLH program participants.
Responsibilities:
Assist with planning all construction activities for the New Life Homes Program:
- Assists with the planning of development activities and in particular construction schedules for all phases of construction.
- Assist with the development of housing unit construction plans and specifications.
Overseeing the construction build group and overseeing work done by subcontractors:
- Instructs families in successfully completing NHL home construction on time and on budget. This can include performing needed construction tasks.
- Oversee work done by subcontractors in successfully completing NHL construction projects on time and on budget.
Manage the schedule for construction and complied with all local jurisdictional requirements:
- Oversees and maintains adherence to the project construction schedule.
- Complies with all required local jurisdiction requirements.
- Ensures proper connection of required utilities.
Provide assistance with construction, safety training, and work scheduling for sweat equity group activities required for NLH program participants:
- Provides assistance to the NLH SF Housing Program Manager in providing construction and safety training for NLH sweat equity program participants.
- Assists with supervision of sweat equity work activities.
Perform other duties as assigned:
- Performs other duties as required and related to the above job description.
- Meets with other CCHS staff and the Director in planning and staff meetings as required.
- Participated in an annual evaluation with the CCHS Director and Single Family Housing Program Manager including a 6-month introductory period evaluation.
Job Requirements:
The following requirements are those that are normally required for the performance of this position. The position works primarily at residential construction sites and is generally performed outdoors, in a variety of weather conditions, and involves exposure to construction site hazards. Any disabled applicant who does not meet one or more of the requirements, but who can perform the essential functions of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements.
Physical Requirements:
This position normally requires the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, lifting, or performing other work requiring above-average physical exertion, talking, and hearing on a regular basis to perform the job requirement. These physical demands are required up to 90% of the time.
Non-Physical Requirements:
Education:
- High School Diploma.
Experience:
- 5 years experience in Construction or Construction Project Management.
- Five years experience in construction trades.
Special Skills:
- Knowledge of modern housing construction techniques.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints, specifications sheets, and materials associated with residential housing construction.
- Ability to perform take-off from plans.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- High level of self-motivation and willingness to work independently.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
Licensure, Registration, and Certification:
- Valid Washington State driver's license and agency-required minimum liability insurance.
Employment is conditional upon:
- Being cleared by a criminal background check and fingerprinting when required.
About Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington:
Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington provides help and creates hope for thousands of people each year regardless of religious, social, or economic backgrounds. Though serving the outreach efforts of the Diocese of Yakima, Catholic Charities is a separate 501(c)3 charitable organization, funded in part by the State of Washington, federal contracts, the United Way, fees for service, grants, foundations, and charitable contributions. While rooted in a Catholic tradition that shapes its core mission of service to all, staff do not need to be Catholic to work for Catholic Charities. We serve all in the community, regardless of faith, race, gender, social class, or economic status. With office locations in Yakima, Wenatchee, Richland, Moses Lake, and Sunnyside, as well as our multi-family housing sites across Central Washington, we serve nearly 50,000 people annually. The agency remains a testimony to its ongoing mission of “Bringing Hope to Life.”
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